This public area is open bank to bank, the entire width of the river. This location is in Douglas County proper and is just under half-mile in length. Known as “Lawson Bar,” this location is at the mouth of Cow Creek. It is a very popular area for dredging.

Access Point SU-13-A

This public access point is at the end of Lawson Bar Road. It is gravel parking area right on the water’s edge, suitable for passenger cars. It is posted as a day use area by Oregon Department of Transportation.